A review by dnemec
Beneath the Marigolds by Emily C. Whitson

4.0

Ann Stone's best friend, Reece, is missing. After going to a private island off the coast of Hawaii for a singles' retreat, Reese has disappeared completely. As an attorney, Ann is calling in all her favors attempting to find Reece to no avail. As a last ditch effort, she joins the next session at the retreat to look for answers. Did Reece run off with a new man? Is this some kind of new reality show and she is just hiding, waiting for the premiere? Or did something really bad happen to her? In order to find out what happens to Reece, Ann goes on the singles' retreat to search for information.

I got seriously sucked into this book. I loved Ann's no nonsense attitude and her unfailing loyalty toward her friend. I was pretty sure I knew what happened to Reese the whole time, but there were several possibilities and it was never a sure bet. A fantastic debut novel.